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6–8 November 2026

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  1. – · Exhibition Ground

    Business Exhibitions & GEF Studio

    Theme: Showcasing Innovations That Transform Lives

    From 10:00 AM

    1. 10:00 AM

      Business Exhibitions

      Live & Virtual Business Exhibitions, all day

    2. 12:00–2:00 PM · 2 hrs

      GEF Studio

      Presenters: Efa Iwara, Creative Entrepreneur; Barr. Emmanuella Daniel, Co-Founder, Twin Estate & GEF International Relations Executive; Yousra Mokhtar, Founder, Ease Pluss; Dr. Farida Mirzebalaeva (Fari Elysian)

      Live Interviews & Global Leaders Engagement

  2. – · Hall 2

    Breakout: Art, Culture, and Creative Economy

    Topic: Turning Creativity into Enterprise

    Sector-focused discussions exploring industry opportunities, emerging trends, innovation, and strategic partnerships for economic growth.

    1. Opening Remarks

      Khadijah Okunnu

      Group Chairperson, Slice Media Solutions

    2. Keynote

      H.E. Dr. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmii

      Director General, Tourism Board of the Emirate of Ajman

    3. Moderator

      Rania Yehia

      Media Personality

    4. Speakers

      Naomi Achu, Naomi Achu Studios; Tamer Tammam, Chairman of Arabia United & New Era Education; Uzee Usman, Filmmaker and Producer; Ric Hassani, Singer / Songwriter / Recording Artist; Kayode Akintemi, MD/Editor-in-Chief, NewsCentral TV; Zodwa Mkandla, Founder & Managing Director, Traverze Travel

    5. Closing Remarks

      Hon. Shina Peller

      Founder, Chairman and CEO, Aquila Group of Companies

  3. – · Room to be confirmed

    Breakout: Energy, Mining & Critical Minerals

    Topic: Investment, Infrastructure and Sustainable Growth

    Sector-focused discussions exploring industry opportunities, emerging trends, innovation, and strategic partnerships for economic growth.

    1. Opening Remarks

      Dr. Elizabeth Jack-Rich

      Vice Chairperson, Global Entrepreneurship Festival Board and CEO, Elin Group

    2. Moderator

      To be announced

    3. Speakers

      Cyril Azobu, Partner, PwC

  4. – · Hall 3

    Breakout: Health, Wellness, and Nutrition

    Topic: Innovation, Access, and Sustainable Impact

    Sector-focused discussions exploring industry opportunities, emerging trends, innovation, and strategic partnerships for economic growth.

    1. Moderator

      Victory Wilson

      Executive Producer, The Victory Wilson Show

    2. Speakers

      Dr. Marwa ElGazar, Founder, Diet & Health Clinic; Dr. Bahy Hany, CEO, Bahy Centre; Dr. Igbo Ikechukwu Francis, CEO, Target Pathology Laboratories; Dr. Lungile F. Mhlongo, Medical Doctor, Founder, Numa Global Group; Siyanda Calvin Ntenga, Ntenga Foundation – Founder and Chairman; Nour Emam, Co-Founder of Daleela; Dr. Nour Moustafa, Dentist

  5. – · Hall 1 · Main Auditorium

    EIP × YSR Startup Clinic: Funding, Scaling & Global Market Access

    Theme: Funding Ideas, Lifting People

    Objective: Move founders from investment readiness to accessing capital, markets, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

    Event Hosts: Natalie Forte, Founder, Fort Group & Fort Foundation; Mina Maher, Sports TV Presenter & Media Personality

    1. 3:00–3:10 PM · 10 min

      Welcome Address

      Arrival & MC Welcome

    2. 3:10–3:20 PM · 10 min

      Keynote 1

      Topic: Funding the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

      Samer Farrag, Founder, YSR | CEO, SAN & SAM Group, Egypt

    3. 3:20–4:00 PM · 40 min

      Startup Clinic Panel 1

      Topic: Finding the Right Capital: Investors, Banks, Funds & Alternative Financing

      Moderator: Mohamed Gamal, PR & Communications Strategist

      Speakers: Fadi Antaki, Co-Founder, Bitroot Ventures; Dr. Basel Roshdy, President and CEO, Nile Capital; Dr. Ayman Ismail, UNGC Chairman; Dr. Ufo Eric-Atuanya, CEO, Rimsom Global

    4. 4:00–4:10 PM · 10 min

      Keynote 2

      Topic: Building for Scale, Impact & the World

      Ramon Ray, Leadership Strategist, Ramon Ray Smart Hustle

    5. 4:10–4:50 PM · 40 min

      Startup Clinic Panel 2

      Topic: From Local to Global: Scaling Through Technology, Markets & Partnerships

      Moderator: Dr. Islam Mohamed, Founder & CEO, My Lifestyle

      Speakers: Dina Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Bassam Al Khedawi, Founder, Khedive Law Firm; Amr Kawashti, Managing Partner, In Your Shoe; Titus Olowokere, CEO, US-Nigeria Business Council; Dr. Alaa Khalifa, CEO, Digital Experts; Alaa ElBially, Chairman of Egypt Expo & Convention Authority (EECA)

    6. 4:50–5:30 PM · 40 min

      Startup Clinic Panel 3

      Topic: Entrepreneur in the Age of Media & Technology

      Moderator: Medhat Yassin, Executive Vice Chairman, Mori International

      Speakers: Ibrahim Sagna, Executive Chairman, Silverbacks Holding; Eng. Ahmed Mahfouz, Founder, VICIS.AI; Mohamed Aboulnaga Nagaty, Chairman, Exits Mena; Ahmed Nagy, Founder & CEO, EfhamAI | Founder, NixAI; Ramy Radwan, TV Presenter & Media Personality, Egypt; Eng. Rasha El Banna, Founder & CEO, LMT Group

    7. 5:30–6:00 PM · 30 min

      Investor, Founder & Business Networking

      Investor, founder, and business engagements

  6. – · Deal Room Hall

    Global Dealroom: Deal Pipeline & Day 3 Advancement

    Theme: Helping Entrepreneurs Leverage Partnerships

    Objective: Present credible investment opportunities, align investors with projects, and initiate structured conversations among businesses, governments, DFIs, banks, and institutional investors.

    Powered by: Entrepreneurship Village · Implementation Partner: Gray Capital · Strategic Partners: Khedive Law Firm & Al Salam

    1. 3:00–3:10 PM · 10 min

      Opening Brief & Deal Pipeline Review

      Review of Day 1 investment interests, introduction of new opportunities, and alignment on priority transactions for Day 2.

    2. 3:10–3:55 PM · 45 min

      Investment Pitching — Session 4

      Three structured 15-minute pitching rounds featuring businesses and investment opportunities before relevant investors.

    3. 3:55–4:05 PM · 10 min

      Refreshment & Networking Break

      Investor networking and transition.

    4. 4:05–4:50 PM · 45 min

      Investment Pitching — Session 5

      Three additional 15-minute pitching rounds, with investor questions, expressions of interest, and follow-up discussions.

    5. 4:50–5:00 PM · 10 min

      Refreshment & Rotation Break

      Transition to the final Dealroom session.

    6. 5:00–5:45 PM · 45 min

      Investment Pitching — Session 6

      Final three 15-minute pitching rounds, prioritising investment alignment, partnerships and opportunities capable of progressing to transaction discussions.

    7. 5:45–6:00 PM · 15 min

      Investor–Business Matchmaking & Day 3 Advancement

      Confirm investor interests, priority businesses, follow-up meetings, and transactions progressing to the Day 3 Global Dealroom Finale.

  7. – · Room to be confirmed

    Shark Tank Panel: From Startup to IPO

    Topic: From Startup to IPO: Building Egypt’s Next Generation of Public Companies

    Sector-focused discussions exploring industry opportunities, emerging trends, innovation, and strategic partnerships for economic growth.

    1. Moderator

      Ahmed Talaat

      Founder & Host of Bta3ektsad Podcast

    2. Speakers

      Abdallah Sallam, President & CEO, Madinet Masr; Eng. Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Chairman, Edge Education; Ayman Abbas, Executive Chairman, Intro Holding; Mounir Nakhla, Founder & CEO, MNT-Halan; Ahmed Luxor, Co-Founder & CEO, Shark Tank Egypt

  8. – · Pitching Stations

    Startup Pitch to the Panel of Judges (Day 2)

    Startup Pitch to the Panel of Judges: a simultaneous programme with 20 judges (Day 2).

    Coordinator: Patrick Nwafor, Founder, Socialight

    1. 3:00–3:05 PM · 5 min

      Opening Brief & Pitch Guidelines

      Welcome, introduction of judges, pitching format, assessment criteria, timing, rules, and expected outcomes.

    2. 3:05–3:35 PM · 30 min

      Pitch Session 1: 3 Sets (10 min each)

      Selected startups pitch before the Panel of Judges, followed by judges’ questions and assessment.

    3. 3:35–3:45 PM · 10 min

      Networking / Refreshment Break

      Short break and transition.

    4. 3:45–4:15 PM · 30 min

      Pitch Session 2: 3 Sets (10 min each)

      Second round of startup pitches, judges’ questions, and assessment.

    5. 4:15–4:25 PM · 10 min

      Networking / Refreshment Break

      Short break and transition.

    6. 4:25–4:55 PM · 30 min

      Pitch Session 3: 3 Sets (10 min each)

      Third round of startup pitches, judges’ questions, and assessment.

    7. 4:55–5:00 PM · 5 min

      Judges’ Deliberation, Startup Networking, Daily Wrap-Up & Announcements

      Judges consolidate assessments while founders connect and network.

  9. – · Hall 1 · Main Auditorium

    International Fashion Show

    Theme: A World Shaped For All

    15 Designers | 12 Nationalities | 3 Runway Showcases | 1 Impact Moment

    Event Hosts: Esraa Abdelfattah, Media Personality; Ric Hassani, Creative Economy

    1. 7:00–7:30 PM · 30 min

      Red Carpet & Cocktail Experience

      Guest arrivals, media moments, photo opportunities, networking, and a cocktail reception.

    2. 7:30–7:40 PM · 10 min

      Opening Speech

      Simonetta Lein, Founder, The Wishwash Foundation

    3. 7:40–8:10 PM · 30 min

      Runway Showcase I

      5 Designers. Heritage, identity, craftsmanship, and the diverse cultures that shape our world.

    4. 8:10–8:20 PM · 10 min

      Performance

      Artist

    5. 8:20–8:50 PM · 30 min

      Runway Showcase II

      5 Designers. Individuality, contemporary creativity, and freedom of expression.

    6. 8:50–9:00 PM · 10 min

      Fashion × Art Experience

      Immersive performance combining fashion, movement, music, light, and visual storytelling.

    7. 9:00–9:30 PM · 30 min

      Runway Showcase III

      5 Designers. Creativity, inclusion, and the possibilities of a world where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

    8. 9:30–9:40 PM · 10 min

      Goodwill Messages

      Short goodwill messages from selected distinguished leaders, partners, and industry personalities.

      Peace Barberopoulos (Mrs. B), CEO, Chyatelier and GEF International Fashion Show Director; Delphine Onyii Okoronkwo, CEO, Bare to Beauty Cosmetics

    9. 9:40–10:00 PM · 20 min

      Grand Finale: A World Shaped for All - Designer Recognition

      All 15 designers and selected models return to the runway for collective recognition, signature photograph, final walk, and official close.